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Riccardo Montolivo realized that Italy was not in an easy group in the 2014 World Cup . Having said that , he is obliged to assess the Azzurri started with good pace in order to qualify from the group stage .
Italy drawn in Group D alongside England , Uruguay , and Costa Rica . The Three Lions will be against Italy in their opening match on June 14.
Six days later , Italy will face Costa Rica . In the final match of the group on June 24 , the direction of Cesar Prandelli 's team will get a test from Uruguay .
According Montolivo , the first game against England will be the key to Italy next step in the group phase . Because of this , Italy was asked to not slow heat .
" Of course it will not be easy . Match is always the most difficult one. We face the English , a direct competitor to qualify for the next round , " said Montolivo told Football Italia .
" In the group with four teams , finishing with the same number of points that could happen , and the difference in a match that brings it direct competitors , " said AC Milan player .
" For us , it is important to start well . In my view , the United Kingdom and Uruguay are two teams faced tough , join the fight directly to the title on the back of your favorite teams like Spain , Brazil , and Germany . "
" Then , do not underestimate Costa Rica , a team that can not be predicted , a very strong physical side , " he added .
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